PEN/O.Henry Prize Stories 2009

Download or read book PEN/O.Henry Prize Stories 2009 written by Laura Furman and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the twenty best contemporary short stories selected by series editor Laura Furman from hundreds of literary magazines, The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2009 features unforgettable tales in settings as diverse as post-war Vietnam, a luxurious seaside development in Cape Town, an Egyptian desert village, and a permanently darkened New York City. Also included are essays from the eminent jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winners on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines. From the Trade Paperback edition.